Family Ministries at Gateway Church

We have a selection of family focused courses which are offered throughout the year and are facilitated by Pastor Rick & Cheryl Boyes or Jeff & Jody Harrison. Watch for the next start dates and locations to be posted!

Love & Respect: by Sarah & Emerson Eggerichs
Facilitated by: Rick & Cheryl Boyes
Cost: $15/book
Description:
Emerson writes, “You may remember how the Beatles sang, ‘All you need is love.’ I absolutely disagree with that conclusion. Five out of ten marriages today are ending in divorce because love alone is not enough. Yes, love is vital, especially for the wife, but what we have missed is the husband’s need for respect. This Love and Respect message is about how the wife can fulfill her need to be loved by giving her husband what he needs — respect. And the husband can fulfill his need to be respected by giving his wife what she needs — love. Does this always work? No. But if one is married to a person of good will, I would bet the farm that it would work!”
Note: This course is limited to a maximum of 10 couples. Childcare is not available.

Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage: by Mark Gungor
Facilitated by: Rick & Cheryl Boyes
Cost: $15/book
Description:
Unlike many traditional marriage courses that tend to be overly serious, technical and emotionally taxing, the Laugh Your Way to a Better Marriage course is different because it helps couples deal with tough issues in a way that is fun and non-threatening. Couples will laugh, learn and be able to make real positive changes to their marriage.
Note: This course is limited to a maximum of 10 couples. Childcare is not available.

Growing Kids God’s Way
Facilitated by: Rick & Cheryl Boyes
Cost: $30/workbook
Description:
This course is designed for parents with children from the ages of 12 months through the preteens. It covers a wide range of important parenting topics such as the priority of the husband and wife relationship, how to express love to your child, your child’s conscience, discipline, principles of obedience, building a healthy family, and much more.
Note: This course is limited to a maximum of 20 parents. Childcare is not available.

The Marriage Course
Facilitated by: Jeff & Jody Harrison
Cost: $15/couple
Description:
The course is a series of seven sessions designed to help any married couple strengthen their relationship. The course covers:

1. Building strong foundations
2. The art of communication
3. Resolving conflict
4. The power of forgiveness
5. The impact of family – past and presence
6. Good sex
7. Love in action
Note: Maximum number of participants depends on location. Childcare is not available.

2nd & 4th Thursday of each month (Sept – May)
9:30 – 11:15 AM

• Click here for more details.